Sandra asks…
Removing furniture polish build up…help!?
I have a dining room table that I wipe with furniture polish. Seems I now have a lovely build up. I put a bowl on the table and it left a very slight “ring” as it may have been slightly damp on the bottom. I can tell the ring is not into the wood, but in the build up. How on earth do I get rid of it? Eco–friendly solutions would be most appreciated, but I’m happy with any ideas!
The Expert answers:
It really depends on what type of “furniture polish” you have been using. But try this: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3037775
George asks…
Need some wood for furniture building. Best online sources for buying?
I am looking at building an upstairs murphy bed, matching towers, and desk. I have the plans, but limited wood sources. Local Lowes/Home Depot have oak and maple plywood. Woodworkerssource.com has any wood you need, but their standard lengths are 6′ and I need them closer to 8′. I already have the stain picked out, but need some options.
I remember an article about some wood being grown on a tree farm in South America where the wood has limited knots and is great to work with (also eco–friendly). Can’t find the article right now. Also, width not really a factor since a jointer will work fine. Would just rather build it out of ply with solid faces.
The Expert answers:
Try “DIY”.com and ask Norm Abrahm, or ” this old house” classics
Steven asks…
Any ideas for a hippie 70s/60s style bedroom?
I have always been titled as a hippie or a tree hugger and would like to incoperate that into my bedroom. I love The Beatles and plan to use my posters of them in my bedroom design. I also love the enviorment and have picked up some cool canvases from Target that have eco–friendly messages.
I already talked to my mom about ideas and she said the basics: tie-dye bedspread, door beads for my closet, lava lamp, egg chair. But i need more help on how to make this bedroom a place for a hippie chick.
I was thinking to paint my walls either a green or a purple. Is this hippie enough? if not what are some more colors that would seem better for a hippie?
Also where can i find some good quality bamboo (or other eco–friendly materials) furniture or 70s style furniture?
Please add your ideas for room decor and websites that i may find these items.
Thanks. i look forward to your ideas.
(Please remember these design suggestion must be appoperate for a 13 year olds’ bedroom)
The Expert answers:
Do your wall color a solid color, nothing crazy or tie die – you’ll hate that eventually . When I think hippie I think relaxed, calm, cool ,collected… Maybe a solid purple wall color, some tie die posters pinned up, add some cool beatles memorabilia and dont forgot daisey’s. Those flowers are key, hippies wore daiseys in their hair when they rocked out to Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Hendrix…. All the greats…. Try some black and whites to give it a modern edge, that would look awesome together!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you need some ideas on wall colors etc for your room too heres a cool virtual room designer you can use. Its easy and its free and super fun!
Http://www.findanyfloor.com/VirtualRoomDesigner.xhtml
Hope these ideas are helpful! Have fun! Make it your own, incorporate all these great ideas people suggested and use them all to make something really original! 🙂
Ken asks…
How to design with Green in Mind?
I want to Choose More Eco Friendly Home Furnishings, but on a Student Budget. HELP!
(furniture, accessories, etc.)
The Expert answers:
Go to your local thrift store – or shop yard sales.
Check onhttp://www.freecycle.org/. You can find your local chapter and see what people are giving away as well as post your needs.
Its much greener and eco friendly etc to reuse than buy a new item for a lot of different reasons.
Plus, your usually giving money to local people, individuals and often charities (thrift stores can often be associated with charities) as opposed to big business etc no matter how “green” they claim to be.
Not to mention this way of shopping is much kinder to the pocket book : )
Thomas asks…
I need your advise on baby cribs. Can you help?
I am a furniture designer and I am interested in creating a nursery line. Do you Moms/Dads have any suggestions on how to make my cribs more convenient for you? I love modern furniture, so definitely this line will be modern as well. I am also planing to make it eco–friendly, and convertible (crib-daybed). What would you like to see in the future cribs? Any problems with you current cribs, suggestions? THANK YOU!
The Expert answers:
Or cribs side rail if a pain to lower, I have not yet gotten in down and we’ve had the crib for 7 months!
On our crib search it was hard to find a nice solid crib that could last more than one kid. Also All the ones I saw have screw heads that show. Cover those up.
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